My son wants me to have full custody of him, what papers do I need to file. PLEASE don't tell me I need to hire a lawyer I have

The supplemental petition for modification is the first step. Next you would file a motion to allow child testimony. This may be granted, given...

If the father is not listed on a birth certificate, can another man adopt that child?

Just because the father is not on the birth certificate does not mean he is not the legal father of your child. If you were married to the father...

Child support

You shouldn't be arrested tomorrow. There are several steps the system takes to enforce support payments before sending a person to jail. Some of...

Can i get full custody of my son?

Based on these facts, you will not be able to get "full custody." Unless the mother is abusing or neglecting the child the court will not allow...

My husband left me after 25yrs. I don't want a divorce but infomation on separation laws.

Sorry for your situation. In my opinion your best option is to contact the Hillsborough County Legal Aid at (813) 232-1343. Given your financial...

How hard would it be for my girlfriend to get full custody of her child and child support if they already have shared custody?

Getting full custody would be difficult. If by "shared custody agreement" you mean your girlfriend has a court approved parenting plan set up with...

Is it possible for my son's maternal grandmother to get custody of him?

The mother's rights will not be "transferred" to the grandmother. While it is possible for a grandmother to receive parental rights to a...

How will the father be helping you? Generally, a court will not allow you and the father to just agree he doesn't have to pay support. If, on...

Can my wife be required to pay back child support, even though we are still legally married?

If you do not have an order requiring her to pay child support then you cannot receive back child support. If you want to file for divorce but...

Hi I have been divorce since 2/22/11, the father of my children one is 17 the other is 15 does not call or see them... I just fo

You cannot just move. If you are moving more than 50 miles from your current residence, you will need either 1. the father's signed written...